Before the LA Lakers’ season-opening game on Oct. 22, LeBron James celebrated his daughter Zhuri’s 10th birthday. Savannah James marked the occasion on social media, receiving greetings from A’ja Wilson and Draymond Green’s wife, Hazel Renee.
In an Instagram post, Savannah expressed disbelief that Zhuri had already turned 10. Time seems to be flying for the James family, with Bronny making history by playing with LeBron in an NBA regular-season against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Crypto.com Arena.
“OMG😱This baby is 10 today!!! Happy Happy Birthday Zhuri Nova!!!🎉🎂🥳🎈🎁✨,” Savannah wrote.
Wilson, the Las Vegas Aces star and reigning WNBA MVP, left a comment on Savannah’s post to greet Zhuri, as did Hazel Renee, Draymond Green’s actress wife. The Green family has grown close to the James family over the years due to Draymond and LeBron both being represented by Klutch Sports.
“Happy birthday frienddddd ✨✨💕,” Wilson commented.
“My girl girl!! Happy Birthday Z!!💕💕💕,” Renee wrote.
LeBron James celebrates Zhuri’s birthday before Lakers’ first game of the season
The LA Lakers were scheduled to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday for their opening night game, but it didn’t stop LeBron James from celebrating Zhuri’s 10th birthday party, which was held before the game. LeBron shared a glimpse of the decorations, which included a large pink balloon display of the number 10.
“MY PRINCESS HAPPY BIRTHDAY @allthingszhuri,” James wrote.
LeBron and Savannah have three kids together – Bronny, Bryce and Zhuri. Zhuri was born on Oct. 22, 2014, in Cleveland, Ohio, during LeBron’s second stint with the Cavaliers.
LeBron James makes history with son Bronny
As expected by many, LeBron James and his son Bronny made history on opening night in the LA Lakers‘ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. LeBron and Bronny entered the contest together with four minutes left in the second quarter. The proud father even had a small pep talk with his son on the bench, saying (per the Associated Press):
“Y’all ready? You see the intensity, right? Just play carefree, though. Don’t worry about mistakes. Just go out and play hard.”
The father-son duo played for two and a half minutes together, with LeBron scoring a huge dunk after missing two jump shots. Bronny had a rebound, a missed tip-in and a missed 3-point shot.
LeBron and Bronny joined other father-son sports duos like Ken Griffey Sr. and Ken Griffey Jr. in the MLB, Gordie Howe and his Mark and Marty in the NHL, and Ted Nesser and his son Charlie in the NFL.
